Al Jazeera News Updates Israeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Bangladesh corruption trial
Dec 1, 2025
This episode highlights a range of pressing global issues. In Sri Lanka, devastating floods have overwhelmed relief efforts, leaving infrastructure in ruins. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, a tragic high-rise fire prompts investigations into corruption and safety violations. The podcast also sheds light on a significant verdict in Bangladesh, where two prominent leaders face severe sentences amidst a backdrop of political turmoil. Stay tuned for more insightful updates from around the world!
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Deadly Floods Overwhelm Rescue Efforts
- At least 334 people died in floods triggered by a cyclone, with relief efforts hampered by washed-away roads and blocked bridges.
- Relief centres are overwhelmed and the air force is dropping fuel to stranded people amid the nation's hardest rescue operation.
Escalating West Bank Raids
- Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 23 Palestinians and damaging property.
- The incursions form part of near-daily operations during a two-year assault on the territory.
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Investigation
- Search operations resumed in Hong Kong after a high-rise fire that killed at least 151 people.
- Police arrested 13 people probing possible corruption and use of unsafe renovation materials, and alarms reportedly failed.